28. Mary Tried But Never Got Along With Her Stepmother
It did not matter if Betsey took care of her biological children, whom she had eight of her stepchildren; she did not show compassion or love. As a very strict woman, the children quickly became afraid of her.
After marrying Lincoln and raising her boys, Mary started to understand her stepmother’s ways a little more. While Mary never became strict with her boys, she understands Betsey’s role. Therefore, Mary tried to warm up to Betsey, who would have none of it. Even as an adult, Mary could not gain her stepmother’s embrace.
